Tell me why I should buy an E86 M

[RyanZ4M]

I don't. I am completely the opposite these days. I want cars as a 'hobby'. I do very little mileage nowadays but have always loved cars (and bikes). I now have the money I never had before and am a 'wannabe' car collector. Space is a problem and I am not a millionaire, though!

Buy a Z4MC.

I have in writing from BMW heritage they are expecting it's trajectory to match that of the E46 CSL.

It's a baby CSL, more rigid, more fun, retro timeless looks. With your "little mileage" the value will only go up.

You have literally nothing to lose.

Bite the bullet and grab one, while you still can for that money.

 

[Viper4]

I have been looking at buying a 'modern classic' car again and am struggling to find anything that floats my boat. I want to spend a maximum of £25k. I have two modern cars and the Fauxrrari in the garage, but that is not suitable for anything other than a fine Summer's-day 'pose' in reality.

So I started thinking about the E86 M. I will admit I am not in love with the looks, but as a fun 'toy' it could tick the boxes. I do like a manual and have never experienced a BMW 'S' engine. Also I have the added advantage of knowing this forum like the back of my hand and knowing help is only a message away!

So what is so good about an E86M? Sell them to me!

So you want to spend a max of £25 K on a 'modern classic'. And I get where you are coming from , because I was in a very similar position a year or so ago.

I was searching for something that was cheap to run and also something that I would enjoy owning . Well long story short I bought a Fiat 500 and a BMW Z4 E89.

Now I could have easily spent more then I did , BUT I could not find anything 'sensible' that justified the expediture and the upkeep. In fact I was looking at Maserati Granturismo's, dirt cheap but Ferrari servicing costs. Might as well buy a Ferrari

In the £25K price range I think that you are just going to be ripped off by dealers offloading 'flash cars ' with horrendous running costs. Any way these are just a few of my thoughts.

 

[BMWZ4MC]

I can think of very few reasons not to buy a V8 Vantage, and a 4.3l manual car would be within your budget Pondy. I drive my cars without thought for mileage, so I’m tempted by this car with all the usual wear and tear items already addressed:

Used 2006 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE for sale

Check out this Aston Martin Vantage 4.3 V8 Coupe 2dr Petrol Manual Euro 4 (380 bhp) for sale on PistonHeads. Get in touch for more information or to take a test drive today!

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(I appreciate that you would run screaming at the sight of the odometer)

Unfortunately, my need for four seats when I’m in the UK means I won’t be trading in my RS4 to buy it.

 

[Pondy]

I can think of very few reasons not to buy a V8 Vantage, and a 4.3l manual car would be within your budget Pondy. I drive my cars without thought for mileage, so I’m tempted by this car with all the usual wear and tear items already addressed:

Used 2006 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE for sale

Check out this Aston Martin Vantage 4.3 V8 Coupe 2dr Petrol Manual Euro 4 (380 bhp) for sale on PistonHeads. Get in touch for more information or to take a test drive today!

www.pistonheads.com

(I appreciate that you would run screaming at the sight of the odometer)

Unfortunately, my need for four seats when I’m in the UK means I won’t be trading in my RS4 to buy it.

My perceived problem with Astons are the running costs and that they are not very reliable. Presumably why they are relatively cheap to buy.

My next door neighbours have a a DB9, a 1959 Beetle and an old Triumph Spitfire. Of the three, the DB9 is the most problematic and most expensive.

 

[BMWZ4MC]

Apparently, the V8 Vantage is very reliable, although they like to eat clutches if not driven sympathetically. From what I’ve read, that includes reversing on inclines on a regular basis!
Early DB9s seem to be money pits, which is why they’re inexpensive. They’re much better from 2013 after which they more closely resembled the Virage (also research-based not experienced-based wisdom).

 

[RyanZ4M]

Apparently, the V8 Vantage is very reliable, although they like to eat clutches if not driven sympathetically. From what I’ve read, that includes reversing on inclines on a regular basis!
Early DB9s seem to be money pits, which is why they’re inexpensive. They’re much better from 2013 after which they more closely resembled the Virage (also research-based not experienced-based wisdom).

My vantage was awful. ~30k on the clock and more time in the garage than at home. Looked pretty. Never driven, always broken.

 

[BMWZ4MC]

Bugger! I’ll keep admiring from afar!